Sunday, July 21, 2002
Reds Chatter
Hey, it's still baseball season
Here we are, the Reds battling to stay in contention for the National League Central Division title and remaining a handful of games within the wild-card berth, as well. But of course, it seems Cincinnati fans are more excited about Bengals training camp. Why? Hey, we understand the power of the NFL as well as anyone. But here's a look at the Reds and Bengals since
that epic season of 1990, the last time the Bengals made the playoffs.
2001: Reds, 66-96,. .407, 5th in NL Central; Bengals, 6-10, .380, 5th in NFC Central;
2000: Reds, 85-77, .525, 2nd; Bengals, 4-12, .250, 5th;
1999: Reds, 96-67, .589, 2nd; Bengals, 4-12, .250, 5th;
1998: Reds, 77-85, .475, 4th; Bengals, 3-13, .190, 5th;
1997: Reds, 76-86, .469, 3rd; Bengals, 7-9, .440,
4th;
1996: Reds, 81-81, .500, 3rd; Bengals, 8-8, .500, 3rd;
1995: Reds, 85-59, .590, 1st; Bengals, 7-9, .440, 4th;
1994: Reds, 66-48, .579, 1st; Bengals, 3-13, .190, 3rd;
1993: Reds, 73-89, .451, 5th; Bengals, 3-13, .190, 4th;
1992: Reds, 90-72, .556, 2nd; Bengals, 5-11, .310, 4th;
1991: Reds 74-88, .457, 5th; Bengals, 3-13, .190, 4th;
1990: Reds, 91-71, .562, 1st; Bengals, 9-7, .560, 1st.
Eric the Red
In honor of Eric Davis bobblehead night, we thought we'd look at one of the best set of back-to-back seasons in Reds history - Davis' performances in 1986 and '87.
Davis had hit .230 over 113 games and 296 at-bats in 1984 and '85. But in '86, he began a run that drew comparisons to Willie Mays. Davis hit only .185 in April and was in a
nd out of the lineup in May. But starting June15, Davis hit .297 with 23 homers, 63 stolen bases, 60 RBI with 78 runs scored - all in 93 games. His final totals: .277, 27 homers, 71 RBI, 68 walks and 80 stolen bases.
In '87, in 129 games, Davis hit .293 with 37 homers, 100 RBI, 84 walks and 50 stolen bases.
Feast or famine
The Reds were glad to see catcher Jason LaRue's power surge last week.
LaRue essentially won two games when he hit three home runs, one a grand slam. LaRue has been struggling to get the bat on the ball. He has struck out once every 2.7 at-bats this season after striking out once every 3.4 at-bats last season. By comparison, Dave Kingman, one of the great whiffers of all time, struck out once every 3.7 at bats for his career.
The week ahead
Monday vs. Pittsburgh, 7:10 p.m.
Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh, 7:10 p.m.
Wednesday vs. Pittsburgh, 12:35 p.m.
Thursday OFF
Friday at New York Mets, 7:10 p.m.
Saturday at New York Mets, 1:15 p.m.
Sunday at New York Mets, 1:10 p.m.
The skinny
These are repeat series of last week and lead up to a 15-game stretch against the NL West.
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